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JANUARY 2018 | CONTENTS CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE Doug Motz
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RENOVATION UPDATE PART 2 Patrick Cisneros, Director Facilities Services and Mary Perry, Public Information Officer
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HOW TO PREVENT FALSE ALARMS DK Systems
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OUR 3 STEP SECRET FORMULA TO LOOKING AMAZING AND FEELING ENERGIZED ALL SEASON LONG. Bodywork and Esthetics Center
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LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL® ACHIEVES #1 NATIONAL RANKING
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ULTIMATE PACKING GUIDE FOR YOUR CRUISE
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WHAT NEW CHILDREN’S HEALTH SERVICES WILL
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“TIS THE SEASON”…INSURING YOUR NEW CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY GIFTS Douglas Motz, Douglas Motz Insurance Agency
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CITY NEWS MEMBER NEWS GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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FALSE ALARM PREVENTION DK Systems
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GOLF INJURIES: WHY DO THEY HAPPEN? HOW TO FIX
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POSTER ARTIST ANNOUNCED FOR 36TH LA QUINTA ARTS FESTIVAL – MARCH 1-4, 2018 La Quinta Arts Foundation
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FREQUENTLY ASKED MORTGAGE QUESTIONS Jeff Fishbein
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SURVIVE A SALES TAX AUDIT IN 3 STEPS Samantha Lopez, Accountant
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CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE By: Douglas Motz GCV La Quinta Chamber Chairman
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Happy New Year to the residents of La Quinta and to our Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce members!
Saturday January 13, 2018 8am - 11am
As I look back at what our city and chamber have accomplished in this past year, it is just too much to list. I recognize the value and effectiveness of community partnerships and work in cooperation with city government, community groups and service organizations, businesses, and residents.
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I would like to take this time to thank our wonderful Mayor of La Quinta, Linda Evans, the La Quinta City Council, and the City of La Quinta staff for all they do for our community. Our community thrives because of their incredible hard work, creativity, and dedication. I would also like to thank the CGVCC Board of Directors, our ambassadors, the many members who tirelessly volunteer their time, and especially our FABULOUS staff. We would not be such a great chamber without the time and effort you put into all the events we host. Speaking of events, the City of La Quinta has quite a few coming up! Just to mention a couple, The CareerBuilder Challenge is coming up January 17-21, 2018 and Art on Main will be back starting January 20. To find out what other events our city has to offer, just go to: http://www.laquintaca.gov/ Are you looking for a way to keep your New Year’s Resolutions going? We have our VERY affordable Wellness Center, biking trails, and several different hikes hosted by the City of La Quinta, including a “Full Moon Hike”. Just check out this link for the city calendar: http://www.laquintaca.gov/about-us/calendar/-curm-1/-cury-2018. In 2018, we look towards the future, welcoming the exciting opportunities it will hold for our community. May 2018 be your best year yet! Douglas Motz is the owner of Douglas Motz Insurance Agency, he can be reached at 760-200-0270 or www.DougMotz.com.
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This modernization project will be completed in phases and be completed while school activities are in session. The first two phases of the project, including the renovation of the existing administration building, two classroom buildings, and the food services building were completed this past summer. The exterior building components and various site work remains in progress along with the next phase of the project, which includes the construction of a new science classroom building and the renovation of another classroom wing. The overall modernization project will be completed in summer of 2018.
RENOVATION UPDATE PART 2 Submitted by: Patrick Cisneros, Director Facilities Services and Mary Perry, Public Information Officer
While the four projects detailed in the last update are the most extensive, work is always underway at the district’s soon-to-be 35 schools. Outdoor maintenance takes place on a daily basis and classroom enhancements continue to put Desert Sands Unified School District in the forefront of 21st century teaching and learning.
The last Desert Sands Unified School District (DSUSD) update article provided information on two elementary schools. In Part II of the update, we take a look at two secondary school revitalization projects. Work on Indio High School, one of the oldest schools in DSUSD, was planned as a multi-phase project of 300,000 square feet, including eight new buildings, new pool facilities, and new baseball and softball fields. Phase I began in June 2011, with demolition of old buildings following the relocation of classrooms to portable structures on property lent to the district by the City of Indio. Rough grading and the updating of underground utilities was complete and construction of new buildings began in June 2012. This new construction included the gymnasium, the science classroom building, administration building, and performing arts center. All of the buildings are state-of-the-art education facilities. With the exception of the performing arts center, these buildings were completed in December 2014, with students occupying the buildings after winter break. The performing arts center was opened in June 2015. Phase 2 of the Indio High School project began in January 2015 and was completed in December 2016. Phase 2 included a new library, food service building, arts building, career technical education building, and a general education classroom building. Phase 3 began in July 2017 and will be completed in early 2018. This phase consists of the reconstruction of the baseball and softball fields. Phase 3 will be the final phase of the overall modernization project at this site. The La Quinta Middle School project is funded with allocations from Measure KK passed in November 2014. This exciting project includes a new campus entry giving the site a renewed appearance. All buildings on this campus will include a complete modernization. All classroom improvements include upgraded technology standards. The new state-ofthe-art science building with outdoor learning space gives a new home to the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) program on campus, along with support spaces, such as maker spaces and art classrooms. This project includes an updated library and media center. A new fitness center is incorporated into this project and will give students a space for indoor activities to support the ongoing health and wellness program on campus. The existing administration building will also be renovated and reorganized to support a single point of entry and to provide secured access onto the campus.
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La Quinta Arts Festival® has been designated as the #1 Fine Art Show in the Nation by the prestigious Art Fair SourceBook in 2018, the definitive guide to the best juried arts and craft fairs in the United States. “La Quinta Arts Festival® is the best of the best,” stated Greg Lawler, Publisher of the Art Fair Source Book. “Top sales numbers, along with the quality of the experience earns La Quinta a well-deserved number one national ranking — and all in THE most beautiful setting for an art fair anywhere!”
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How do you get to be the #1 Fine Art Festival in the Nation? La Quinta Arts Foundation President/CEO Christi Salamone responds, “Over 35 years of hard work striving to optimally showcase the nation’s finest artists and their magnificent work. It takes a stunning venue, an army of dedicated volunteers, and the art patrons who return annually to appreciate and purchase art.”
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In 1982, with the backdrop of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains as their inspiration, a small group of civic leaders envisioned that the newly formed City of La Quinta could become the cultural and artistic center of the Coachella Valley. The key step to realizing that dream transpired that same year with the creation of La Quinta Arts Foundation, whose first task was to launch an annual arts festival in a village-like atmosphere that would attract working artisans and visitors to this quiet desert community. The following March, 50 artists, including celebrity artist, Red Skelton, along with 1,476 people attended the first “Celebration of the Arts.” Deemed an immediate success at its debut, La Quinta Arts Foundation’s first public art show quickly evolved to become “La Quinta Arts Festival,” La Quinta’s premier annual event. La Quinta Arts Festival® has since grown from its humble beginnings, now presenting 220 artists to more than 20,000 patrons. La Quinta Arts Festival® 2017 set an all-time record for art sales, exceeding $3.2 million. It is no wonder the event is high on the radar of artists from across the United States and the world seeking the ultimate opportunity to exhibit their work. It is clear that the founding fathers’ original vision to entice artists and residents to La Quinta has come to pass. The flagship program for the nonprofit La Quinta Arts Foundation, proceeds from La Quinta Arts Festival® have funded $1.3 million dollars in visual art college scholarships to Coachella Valley students.
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TOTS PROGRAMS IN LA QUINTA ULTIMATE PACKING GUIDE FOR YOUR CRUISE Submitted by: Charles Greenberg Wondering what to pack for a cruise? Here’s my list of must-have items and tricks experienced cruisers have learned along the way. Carry-On Bag Since your checked luggage will arrive to your stateroom later, it is recommended that you pack a small carry-on bag. Travel Documentation (passport, Visas, I.D.)Important paperwork (tickets, insurance information), Wallet, Prescription medications in their original containers, A change of clothes and Personal toiletries. Your Checked Bag 2-4 bathing suits, 1 pair of comfortable shoes, 1 pair of flip flops, 1 pair of sneakers, 4 pairs of shorts, 7 casual shirts, 3-7 pairs of socks, 7-10 pairs of underwear, 3 bras, 1 sweatshirt/sweater, 1 hat or visor, 1 disposable rain poncho and 1 laundry bag – makes repacking (and laundry) at the end of your trip easier. Miscellaneous Highlighter , Sunscreen – Protect your skin. Pack extra sunscreen, Passport –make a copy of your passport and carry it in a separate bag, Beach bag, Camera & camera charger and Water bottle – Not just for water, bring your juice/coffee, etc. out to the pool or in port with you.
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Submitted by: Richard H. Hart Health care is a hot topic nationwide — we all need it, but unfortunately not everyone has access to it, which is why Loma Linda University Children’s Health is eager to open its doors in the Coachella Valley in 2018. More so now than ever as the need for health care in the area is rapidly increasing. Indio Outpatient Clinic There are nearly 100,000 children under the age of 17 living in the Coachella Valley, all of whom require — at the very least — annual well checks, vaccinations and dental care. However, 11 percent of the valley’s children have not seen a health care provider in the past year, mostly because of long wait times or limited access. To get around this, families are forced to commute beyond their neighborhoods to Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and other facilities so that their children and infants suffering from the common cold to rare health conditions can get the care they require. Over the past decade, Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital received more than 17,000 inpatient and outpatient visits from the Coachella Valley.
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The need for adequate and accessible health care is imperative. At Loma Linda University Children’s Health, we believe that one of the keys to healing is meeting the specific health needs of the communities that we serve. We take this challenge very seriously. Our investment in pediatric health care for Coachella’s tiniest lives can lead to a significant impact on the region’s ability to grow and have a boundless future. • • • • • •
The development of our new outpatient facility, located in downtown Indio, is scheduled to open in early 2018. It will accommodate as many as 60,000 visits each year for conditions that are prevalent in the Coachella Valley. Common conditions include asthma, which has been diagnosed in nearly 13,000 kids, and obesity, with has been diagnosed in nearly half of the pediatric population, according to the 2016 HARC Coachella Valley Community Health Survey.
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We will also team up with our partner, Social Action Community Health System (SACHS), to offer families comprehensive primary and urgent care regardless of insurance coverage. More than one-third of Coachella Valley children live in homes that fall at or below the Federal Poverty Line. With a growing population of children, the Coachella Valley requires many more physicians to provide the superior level of care these children need and deserve. This new outpatient facility will help to fill this dramatic need by adding primary and specialty care from a top children’s hospital right in your own back yard. We look forward to bringing hope through healing to the kids and their families with these new offerings and Loma Linda University Children’s Health – Indio. —Richard H. Hart, MD, DrPH, is president of Loma Linda University Health. 12 | GCVCC.ORG
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2018 CAREERBUILDER CHALLENGE OFFERS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE Attention all golf, music, and food and wine fans – get ready for the 2018 CareerBuilder Challenge, the desert’s annual PGA TOUR event, coming to La Quinta, January 17-21. This year is all about the fan experience; with the addition of new hospitality options and an after play concert series – no upgraded tickets needed! In addition to five days of world class golf featuring some of the top players on the PGA TOUR, all fans will enjoy three on-course food and beverage venues on the final three holes of the Stadium course at PGA WEST, including the VONS Fan Pavilion, Casamigos Club 17, and Michelob Ultra Beers Fore Birdies. All Friday and Saturday ticketed fans will be admitted to the CareerBuilder Challenge Concert Series presented by H.N. and Francis C. Berger Foundation. Huey Lewis and the News performs Friday, and Goo Goo Dolls on Saturday. Concerts start at approximately 4:30 p.m. on the Stadium Course driving range. Daily tickets are only $30, and a weekly badge is $75. The CareerBuilder Challenge officially began in 1960, when a group of country club VIPs created the Palm Springs Golf Classic. Arnold Palmer was the first champion, bringing instant excitement and credibility to this newly formed event. The Palm Springs Golf Classic attracted the biggest celebrities of the day to play in the tournament’s proam, including Bing Crosby, Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, Frank Sinatra, and Bob Hope. Desert Classic Charities, the organization that operated the event, made charitable giving an integral part of the event. In 1965, Bob Hope lent his name to the Classic, and teamed up with former President Dwight Eisenhower to build a hospital in the desert through funds raised from the tournament. Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage became “the hospital that golf built.” Celebrities and sports stars continued to be a part of the event for the next several decades. In 1995, history was made when sitting President Bill Clinton teed it up with Presidents George Bush and Gerald Ford during the tournament’s opening round, attracting 25,000 spectators. In 2016, CareerBuilder became the title sponsor of this nearly 60-year old event. Today, Golf Hall of Famer and 42time PGA TOUR champion Phil Mickelson is the tournament ambassador and two-time winner of the CareerBuilder Challenge. The CareerBuilder Challenge continues the important mission of raising charitable dollars through the event’s beneficiary, Desert Classic Charities, with over $59 million donated to local non-profits since 1960. For tickets and information, visit CBChallenge.com. GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 13
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CITY MANAGER’S MESSAGE By: Frank J. Spevacek, La Quinta City Manager First, I would like to extend an exciting welcome to the New Year from staff and me! We made it successfully through the holiday season, embracing our friends and loved ones, and now we are ready to tackle an exciting, new year. A year of growth, opportunity, and productivity. Welcome to 2018. We are excited to announce a Community Workshop on Saturday, January 13th from 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Wellness Center. It is an opportunity for our community residents and stake holders to come and participate with City Council and staff to identify and set priorities for 2018. This workshop will provide an opportunity for attendees to understand how Measure G funds are being allocated, discuss last year’s progress towards achieving the 2017 priorities, and where we are headed for 2018. Additionally, Dean Pete Peterson from Pepperdine University will be the keynote speaker. This event is free and lunch will be served. As we enter into the month of January, this means it’s time for the CareerBuilder Challenge, held January 17th-21st. A great time indeed as this is a very important, noteworthy event hosted in the city of La Quinta. Not only are we proud to have the event in our backyard, but we are thrilled to showcase the sport of golf on our beautiful PGA WEST courses and welcome devoted fans to experience our “gem” of a city. This year CareerBuilder is offering $30 tickets which grants attendees all access to many experiences the tournament will offer. For more information, visit: www.careerbuilderchallenge.com/ The City of La Quinta wishes you a wonderful start to your new year and remember as we embark into 2018, your City is here for you.
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The La Quinta Museum is located at 77-885 Avenida Montezuma. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed on Sundays and Mondays). Admission is free! Call (760) 777-7170 for more information.
EXPLORE YOUR MUSEUM! The La Quinta Museum is located at 77-885 Avenida Montezuma. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed on Sundays and Mondays). Admission is free! Call (760) 777-7170 for more information. EXHIBITS CROSSROADS & INTERSECTIONS OPENING HEARTBREAK IN PEANUTS Opening January 16, 2018 this traveling exhibit comes from the Charles Schulz Museum. On exhibit through April 7, 2018.
FIRST THURSDAY Thursday, January 4, 2018 5-6pm The Swing Kittens will be singing all your favorite Big Band hits. Join us in the Courtyard for a swingin’ good time. LA QUINTA MUSEUM COLORING CLUB FOR ADULTS Friday January 5, 2018 1-3pm Friday January 19, 2018 1-3pm Basic supplies are provided. This lively group meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
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BROWN BAG TED* TALK Tuesday, January 9, 2018 12 noon Enjoy a TED Talk on the big screen and join the discussion following the showing. Bring your lunch and bring a friend. Water and cookies provided. This month we will watch “I Don’t Want Children, Stop Telling Me I Will Change My Mind” presented by Christen Reighter. *Technology – Entertainment – Design
GOODREADS IN THE GALLERY Thursday, January 25, 2018 5-6pm “Poking a Dead Frog: Conversations with Today’s Top Comedy Writers” by Mike Sacks is the January book club selection. There are a limited number of books available at the Museum.
S.C.R.A.P. GALLERY FAMILY CRAFT Saturday, January 27, 2018 Join Karen from S.C.R.A.P. Gallery for a fun time making art using recycled and upcycled “stuff”. Open to all ages,
TRENDING TOPICS Tuesday, January 30, 2018 10-11am Code enforcement and animal control will present. Bring your questions, and bring a neighbor. Coffee and pastry will be served. Please follow us on Facebook, twitter and Instagram for all of the latest happenings.
LOL: THE HISTORY OF HUMOR Come explore the history of humor, from Caesar and William Shakespeare to emojis. What makes you laugh? On exhibit through April 7, 2018. COMMUNITY ROOM Mural by André Blanché (part of La Quinta Art in Public Places Program) Dorothea Lange photo gallery of Coachella Valley images. LOCAL HISTORY GALLERY Features Cahuilla Indian and local La Quinta history. EVENTs PRESCHOOL STORY TIME Wednesday January 3, 2018 1010:30am Fun time with Miss Beth! Stories, songs and a simple craft.
MAH JONGG Every Saturday 10am-1pm Crak! Bam! Dot! Come and play at the Museum. Every Saturday. This is not a class with an instructor, but all levels are welcome. STITCH Every Tuesday 1– 3 pm Bring your own project to work on. Be inspired and share with fellow quilters, knitters, needle pointers and
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Social Wellness Desert Oasis Strummers 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. F Desert Oasis Strummers Concert 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. (1/26) F La Quinta Voices 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. T Social Bridge (Contact center for details)12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. M Mah Jongg (Contact center for details) 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. T Putting for Fun (Outdoors) 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. W Tennis (Fritz Burns Park) 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. T/TH Wii Bowling 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. TH
COMMUNITY SERVICES Online registration available at www.laquinta.ca.gov For more information, please call (760) 564-0096
COLONEL MITCHELL PAIGE MIDDLE SCHOOL Youth Sports Program Soccer 7-14yrs 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Please call Desert Recreation District 760-347-3484 LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL Sunset Yoga 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. LA QUINTA MUSEUM Gentle Yoga w Karen 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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WELLNESS CENTER Creative Wellness Ballroom Dance (Beginning) Ballroom Dance (Intermediate) Friday Social Ballroom Dance Pen & Ink Ukelele (Intermediate) Watercolor
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Intellectual Wellness Beginning Bridge Computer MS Word Level 1 Computer MS Word Level 2 Intermediate Bridge MS Excel Level 1 Smart Driver Course (AARP) Were All Connected Art (6-11yrs)
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Physical Wellness Cardio & Strength (Silver Sneakers) Chair Yoga w Karen Gentle Yoga w Karen Gentle Yoga 2 w Karen Personal Trainer w Kristoffer Personal Trainer w Janice Pilates (Mat Work) Sun Style Tai Chi (Silver Sneakers) Taekwondo (4 years & up) Tai Chi Ch’uan Tai Chi Ch’uan Yoga Pilates Fusion Zumba (Morning) Zumba (Night) Zumba (Saturday)
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chronic disease takes. Call (760) 4234855 to reserve your spot or go online to emc.org/calendar. “Writer’s Block” Adult Writing Workshop on Sunday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m. - At these workshops we will write and examine the elements of our literary creations. Registration is required.
IT’S YOUR LIBRARY
La Quinta Public Library is located at 78-275 Calle Tampico. Enjoy FREE programs for all ages. Call (760) 564-4767 for hours.
La Quinta Reads Book Club on Monday, January 22 at 11:30 a.m. See Reference Desk for more info.
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ADULTS (18 YEARS & OLDER) Third Age Club on Wednesday, January 17 at 11:00 a.m. – Watch the Lincoln Center Live: “Sinatra: Voice for a Century” (2015). Oh, and dance if you want to! Trivia with prizes and refreshments!
ADULTS (18 YEARS & OLDER) Pre-Beginning Computer Classes on Mondays, January 8, 22, & 29 at 10:00 a.m. – Registration required. Desert Regional Medical Center Lecture on Tuesday, January 9 at 4:00 p.m. – This month’s seminar will be presented in Spanish on the topic of Diabetic Foot Pain with Ryan Wood, DPM, CWSP. Call (800) 491-4990 to reserve your spot and for more information.
Master Gardener Lecture Series on Tuesday, January 23 at 11:00 a.m. – Guest speakers Patty & Dick Reed will talk about “Landscape Lessons Learned.” Get some tips and ideas for homeowners converting to desert landscaping. Local Voices Series: Local Authors Carol Mann & Lynn Centeno on Tuesday, January 23 at 2:00 p.m. – Ms. Mann & Ms. Centeno will discuss “All Ways a Woman,” a collection of original poetry and art. There will be a Q&A and “meet and greet” afterwards. FAMILIES Family Fun Night: Design Lab (All ages) on Wednesday, January 17 at 5:00 p.m. - Join us as we explore science activities with Ms. Sarah. We will be conducting experiments with bubbles and making our own lava lamps! No registration necessary, keep in mind supplies will only be available for the first 30 kids.
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TEENS (AGES 13-17) Anime Zone on Saturday, January 6 at 4:00 p.m. Teen Think on Friday, January 12 at 4:00 p.m. Teen Book Club on Saturday, January 20 at 4:00 p.m. Teen Game Night on Friday, January 26 at 4:00 p.m.
A.R.Y.A (Adults Read YA) Book Club on Tuesday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. - Join us as we discuss “All Rights Reserved” by Gregory Scott Katsoulis. We’ll meet next door at the La Quinta Wellness Center!
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Creative Writing Workshop on Tuesday, January 23 at 4:00 p.m. CHILDREN (AGES 8 & UNDER) Baby Storytime (ages 0-3) Tuesdays, January 9, 16, 23, & 30 at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime (ages 4-5) Thursdays, January 11 & 25 at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11 a.m. FAMILY Bilingual Storytime (All ages) on Wednesday, January 3 at 5:00 p.m. Pajama Tales (All ages) on Wednesday, January 10 at 5:00 p.m. DIY Sunday (All ages) on Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 p.m. – Registration required. Something on Saturday (Ages 2-12) every Saturday in January at 3:30 p.m. OUTREACH Library Booth at the Certified Farmers’ Market in Old Town La Quinta every 1st Sunday (now to May 2018) from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. - Storytime at 10:00 a.m. on the lawn.
La Quinta Chapter Book Club on Wednesday, January 10 at 10:30 a.m. – Join us as we discuss “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. Bring your library card to pick up the next book club pick! Eisenhower Medical Center Lecture on Thursday, January 18 at 4:00 p.m. – This month’s topic is “Functional Medicine: Treating the Whole Person” with Kinder Fayssoux, MD. Functional Medicine is a way of practicing medicine that puts you in the driver’s seat in your journey for whole health. Come and learn about the pillars of health and how a functional approach to your health can impact the course your
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For more information please call (760) 564-4767 or visit www.rivlib.info * The Library will be CLOSED on Monday, December 25. Teen Computer Lab @ the Wellness Center on Thursdays, January, 4, 11, & 25 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. TWEENS (AGES 9-12) Tween Trivia Night on Tuesday, January 9 at 4:00 p.m. Tween Book Club Registration begins Wednesday, January 10 at 10:00 a.m. - The first 10 kids to register will get a FREE copy of the book! Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month @ 4
DECEMBER WELLNESS CENTER HAPPENINGS FAMILY HOSPICE CARE, GROUP MEETS ON FRIDAYS FROM 9-10AM Your local bereavement support group is open to all who have experienced the death of someone close. Support is free of charge in a non-religious, safe and caring environment. First time attendees please call Family Hospice Care office at 760.674.3344 to register. COMMUNITY YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAM, MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS: JANUARY 2018; 5:30 – 7:00PM. A flag football program with Desert Recreation District for youth 7-14 years old. This program will emphasize health, fitness, skill development and sportsmanship. Location: Colonel Mitchell Paige Middle School Bird Cage. Fee: $50 each month. For information or to register, visit MyRecreationDistrict.com or call 760.347.3484. JANUARY LUNCHEON; THURSDAY, JANUARY 21; 11:15AM Enjoy a delicious meal and meet new friends. Pre-registration required. Fee: $4.00 LEGAL CONSULTATION, THURSDAY; JANUARY 11; 1-3PM Family law, real estate, estate planning and civil matters one on one Free consultation By appointment. Offered by Desert Legal Aid 760-564-0096 EISENHOWER MEDICAL CENTER LECTURE SERIES, TUESDAY, JANUARY 9; 4-5PM Too often we’re embarrassed to ask questions regarding our urological health. Move beyond that embarrassed and join Dr. Shandera and Dr. Walsh for a frank discussion of common urology issues in men and women such as incontinence, voiding dysfunction and prostate problems. Please make your reservations by calling 760-423-4855.
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TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION; TUESDAY, JANUARY 30; 10:30AM12PM Dr. Cheryl Beckett will be presenting an introductory talk on the Transcendental Meditation Program. TM is an easy, effortless tool that could be called “do nothing 101” since it uses no concentration or visualization yet allows the body & mind to settle down to very deep rest allowing rejuvenation & healing. Research shows results in better health, clarity of mind, personal interactions. Please call the Wellness Center at 760.564.0096 for your reservation. A MATTER OF BALANCE; TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, JANUARY 30 – FEBRUARY 22; 2-4PM Do you have concerns about falling? An evidence based program with practical strategies to help manage falls. Please commit to attending (8 classes) the 4 week evidence based program. Fee: $25
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The First Annual Rancho Mirage Wine and Food Festival kicks off on Feb 17th 2018. This high-end high-class Wine Event will showcase top-tier wines from some of the best wine regions in the West. The event will take place at the newly remodeled Rancho Mirage Community Park and Amphitheatre.
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Golfers spend 4 days a week playing, hours watching golf shows, and weeks reading books to hit the ball a few extra yards. You can do all of the above, but if you can’t rotate, keep your swing plane, or bend over without losing your balance, none of it will help! Eventually, the body breaks down, and injuries will follow. As a result of having poor posture, tight hips, and a weak lower back, most golfers bend from the lower back instead of their hips. If you aren’t bending correctly, then you won’t rotate, leading to back problems. Stretching the hips, neck, shoulders, and spine on a regular basis will help. An effective exercise is to place a 7 iron behind your back; as you bend forward, don’t allow the iron to leave your spine. Wrist and Elbow overuse injuries like tendonitis, tenosynovitis, and wrist sprains can be prevented by working on your swing plane, flexibility, and grip strength. Golfers who don’t finish to the target aren’t rotating enough. This can result in spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal cord. Bending backwards while standing or experiencing difficulty walking are possible signs of stenosis. Again, working on your flexibility and technique are crucial if you are experiencing these problems. If you are getting tingling down your leg, referred to as sciatica, you should see your physician. Treatment for these injuries involves working with a physical therapist who understands golf biomechanics or an Active Release Practitioner. Michael K Butler B.A.;P.T.A.;CSCS*D; RSCC*D ; NMT; PES; TPI Fitness Golf Instructor level II, and C.H.E.K golf biomechanic specialist. He is co-owner of Kinetix Health and Performance Center in Palm Desert. He is a licensed physical therapist assistant, a certified strength and conditioning coach with the highest distinction honors, a full body active release therapist, and a writer and publisher of over 100 articles, books and magazine contributions.
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YOUR TAX REFUND: DON’T BUY STUFF, MAKE MEMORIES How many of you look forward to your tax refund, but don’t remember what you did with last year’s? What if this year you take your family on a vacation to remember? Be it be an ocean or river cruise, a fabulous land tour, or an all-inclusive resort, I guarantee you will remember it for a lifetime – and so will your family! Now let’s think about where to go. Interested in an ocean cruise? There are many different cruise lines; the least expensive is a Carnival cruise accessed via the Port of Los Angeles. Or try Princess, cruising to Hawaii and the other islands. Those avoiding ocean cruises are big fans of river cruises, which are mostly in Europe. They’re a great way to see Europe for the first time or again in a 24 | GCVCC.ORG
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the grand scale of forty-foot canvases. After graduating from Otis College of Art and UC Berkeley, Hanson entered the art trade as a professional.
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Over the past decade she has developed a unique, minimalist technique of placing impasto paint strokes without layering, which she has coined “OpenImpressionism”. She transforms these landscapes into abstract mosaics of color and texture, her impasto application of paint lending a sculptural effect to her art.
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La Quinta Arts Foundation is delighted to announce the selection of Erin Hanson as the Official Poster Artist for the 36th annual La Quinta Arts Festival. Erin’s selected artwork, a landscape oil painting of the Santa Rosa Mountains, pays tribute to our beautiful host City of La Quinta. Her vibrant style, brings a fresh, dramatic look at our unique desert landscape while capturing its essence. Inspired by rock climbing and the southern California desert, she has spent almost a decade painting the dramatic scenery of California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. “I love to capture the moments when early morning light peeks through and lights everything up in sherbets, lavenders and ice cream colors,” said Erin. “I want others to experience the drama and excitement of the landscape like I do.” Erin began painting as a young girl, voraciously learning oils, acrylics, watercolor, pen and ink, pastels, and life drawing from accomplished art instructors. She received her first painting commission requests at age ten, and by age twelve, she was employed by a mural studio after school, learning the techniques of acrylics on
La Quinta Arts Foundation looks forward to welcoming you to come see Erin’s extraordinary artworks up close and in person March 1-4, 2018. About La Quinta Arts Foundation La Quinta Arts Foundation dedicated to promoting and cultivating the Arts, is now in its 36th season of non-profit service through which $1.278 million has been awarded in visual arts college scholarships to local students. Visit www.LQAF.com for more information or call 760-564-1244. The 36th La Quinta Arts Festival runs March 1-4, 2018, Thursday thru Sunday, 10am to 5pm at La Quinta Civic Center Campus. Single Day $17, Multi-Day $22, Children under 12 are Free. The awardwinning event includes live entertainment, upscale cuisine, refreshing beer and fine wine to complement your experience.
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Does the term “amortization” leave you perplexed? Are you unsure how preapproval differs from prequalification? If so, you’re not alone. Here are some mortgage basics to help you become more familiar with the process. What’s the difference between prequalification and preapproval? Getting prequalified is often the first step when searching for a home. You supply basic financial information, such as your income, assets and debts, and the lender then provides a preliminary estimate of the amount for which you may qualify.
Amortization is the process of paying off a home loan’s principal and interest over time within a consistent, planned repayment schedule. In the beginning, a large portion of each payment goes toward interest, but as the loan matures, larger amounts go toward paying down the principal. What types of loans are there? Fixed and adjustable rate mortgages operate as their respective names imply. The former has a rate that stays the same for the life of the loan. The latter’s rate may start low, but it can increase after a predetermined period or depending on market conditions. Government-guaranteed mortgages include FHA and VA loans. These are usually easier to qualify for and typically require lower down payments than other types of loans. Jeff Fishbein is a REALTOR with the desert’s leading Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Jeff has tremendous success in helping home sellers and buyers with a 5 Star rating on Zillow.com. Jeff’s motto is COMPETENCE, KNOWLEDGE & RESULTS. Jeff is also very active in La Quinta’s , serving on the GCV La Quinta Chamber of Commerce as past Chairman and current Board Member . Jeff can be reached at 760-984-4145 or jeff.fishbein@camoves.com. GREATER COACHELLA VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | 27
SURVIVE A SALES TAX AUDIT IN 3 STEPS Submitted by: Samantha Lopez, Accountant
It’s a five-letter word that can send chills down your spine: audit. But an audit doesn’t have to be a disaster that derails your business. Understanding why and when sales tax audits happen – and what to expect when they do – is the best way to weather the storm when your company is chosen. If you have been selected for a sales tax audit, you’ll likely find out through a letter that explains the terms of the audit, requests a call or a meeting, and includes a preliminary list of requested documents. Here are three tips for making it through the process in one piece. 1. Submit Thorough Documentation Providing clear and complete information is of primary importance. Ledgers that the auditor might want to review include: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Federal Income Tax Returns. 2. Hire A Professional Navigating the rules, regulations, and mountains of paperwork that come with any audit is no easy task. Hiring a trustworthy tax professional to oversee each stage of the audit could make all the difference. 3. Plan For Future Audits Whatever the outcome, the next step is to do everything you can to avoid – or simplify – any future audits. Osborne Rincon CPAs has helped hundreds of businesses successfully navigate the audit process. Give us a call to find out how you can design and implement procedures that will keep you on the good side of the BOE. About: Samantha Lopez joined Osborne Rincon in July 2014. Prior to joining the firm, Samantha spent 7 years as a Staff Accountant. Contact: For more information call Osborne Rincon CPAs at 760-777-9805 or www.OsborneRincon.com 28 | GCVCC.ORG
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Students filled the performing arts center for a lecture by Dr. Scherger, who reminded the students that they are studying to be a part of an occupation that truly needs them. Medicine, especially the study of nutrition and health, is a growing field and professionals are needed in all areas from doctors to lab technicians.
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The message was clear: “Don’t poison your body.” He spoke of addictions, including sugar, and reminded students that the human body is designed to be active. Dr. Scherger will remain a part of the advisory board to assist Jason and Lourdes with the HANS Academy. Additional speakers on nutrition and preventative methods are scheduled for later in the year to add to the more than a dozen healthcare professionals who have spoken to the students since September.
November was a busy month at Indio High School’s HANS Academy (Health and Nutritional Services). Part of the IHS CTE (career technical education) program, HANS provides specialized health career training for over 200 students, 10% of the school’s student body. Dedicated to the concept of wellness in addition to health care, teachers Jason Tate and Lourdes Flores provide not only classroom instruction but also continued opportunities for students to participate in the real world of the health profession. In November, HANS Academy students had the opportunity to take a CPR/ AED BLS class, become HIPAA Certified, participate in a “farmers market” with FIND Food Bank, and welcome Eisenhower Hospital’s Vice President of Primary Care Dr. Joseph Scherger.
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4 TIPS FOR CHOOSING YOUR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT
March 1-4, 2018
Submitted by: Randy Foulds
When you are approaching your 65th birthday, it seems like the junk mail will never end. You can choose to read through all the Medicare plan advertising pieces, or ignore them. You can ask your friends what plan they have, you can research online, but the final decision is still yours to make. Here is what I think you should keep in mind. Plan level benefits are standardized by Medicare. F plans offer the most complete coverage. With Medicare parts A and B, plus a supplemental F plan, you have full coverage of all Medicare approved expenses. But this might be over insurance for some people in which case, a G plan or N plan might be better. In exchange for a lower premium, you give up coverage of some expenses, but those costs are fixed and predictable. Once enrolled, you can always change your Medicare supplement if you can pass medical underwriting. In other words, your health history will be screened, and you could be denied. Each year on your birthday though, you have 30 days to change your plan to a similar plan, or a plan with fewer benefits. Because of this, we advise that you start with the most coverage you can afford, and downgrade later if the premiums get too high. Once you choose your level of coverage, you need to pick which insurer to enroll with. I suggest considering the following 4 factors in choosing your Medicare supplement insurer. • How long have they done business in California? You want them to have a solid history in our state. • Are there rates reasonable? They may not be the lowest, but should be lower than the average. • How stable are their rates, year to year? Large increases in the past might suggest future rate hikes. • And finally, how good is their customer and broker support? Your broker or agent should be able to get them on the phone easily to resolve billing, enrollment and benefit issues. This varies widely from one insurer to another and can also change year to year. And you should also be able to call your insurer and get timely answers.
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